Netflix has released the first trailer forChoose Love, which delivers an absolutely wild concept to viewers—an interactive romantic comedy, which starsLaura Marano.Interactive content has been growing in popularity on the streaming platform, andChoose Lovemarks its first foray into the romance field for the concept (or gimmick, depending on your point of view). The project was originally announced back in March 2022.
Marano recently starred in Netflix’sThe Royal Treatment. She will be joined byAvan Jogia(Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City),Scott Michael Foster(You, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend)andJordi Webber(Power Rangers, Millenial Jenny).Choose Lovewill be directed byStuart McDonald,whose credits includeCrazy Ex-Girlfriend,Summer Heights High, and an upcoming untitled Netflix film starringVictoria Justice.The script forChoose Lovewas written byJosann McGibbon, who wrote for such projects asRunaway Bride, Desperate Housewives, The Starter Wife,and more.
The trailer introduces audiences to Cami (Marano) who seems to have a pretty perfect life. She loves her boyfriend (Foster) and she has a great job. What could possibly go wrong? A lot, apparently—thanks to a fortune teller and a little fourth wall breaking. From there, viewers will be able to decide the direction of Cami’s life—from kissing old flames or hitting it off with a famous musician or completely wrecking the love she has with her boyfriend. Sounds like a good time, doesn’t it?
How Will The Interactive Part Work?
If you’ve ever seen or played along withBlack Mirror: Bandersnatch, You vs. Wild,or WWE’s absolutely wildEscape the Undertakeron Netflix, you’ll know exactly what to expect fromChoose Love.Depending on the decisions you make along the way, you’ll get a different outcome or ending—just like the “choose your own adventure” stories from when you were a kid. Netflix has included this handy explainer for those who want more information on how the process will work when you play along withChoose Love.
“The feature will offer viewers the ability to decide what journey the main characters take over the course of this love story, making decisions that can create a variety of unique storylines and multiple endings. Cami, and viewers, will face a kaleidoscope of tempting-but-tough choices ranging from more serious ethical dilemmas to the frivolous “Truth or Dare” games.”
You can check out the trailer forChoose Lovedown below, and decide for yourself how you want the story to play out. The movie drops on Netflix on August 31st, 2023.
Check out the synopsis for the film below:
Laura Marano returns with a unique take on the rom-com in this interactive special. She plays Cami Conway, a recording engineer with a steady boyfriend heading towards an engagement until she comes face to face with tempting choices. In this choose-your-own romance adventure, the viewer will navigate through Cami’s romances and ultimately choose her love.
